The trade-off between profitability and outreach in microfinance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.econmod.2018.01.003
Abstract: Abstract The focus of this paper is on the alleged shift of microfinance programs from targeting poor borrowers towards wealthier clients and profitability. In a simple moral-hazard setting, we determine the equilibrium financial contracts offered… read more here.
Keywords: profit; profitability outreach; microfinance; trade profitability ... See more keywords
Determinants of social outreach of microfinance institutions
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DOI: 10.1080/02692171.2021.1907319
Abstract: ABSTRACT The paper analyzes the determinants of social outreach of microfinance institutions (MFIs), using three measures of outreach – depth of outreach, breadth of outreach, and outreach to women, and its possible complementarity with financial… read more here.
Keywords: determinants social; legal system; outreach; outreach microfinance ... See more keywords